Headnoter - November 2023
THE BALFOUR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS TODAY!
Phi Delta Phi will award members with thousands of dollars for the Balfour, Balfour International Exchange and Balfour Minority Scholarships.
Thanks to a series of continuing grants from the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, the PDP Legal Institute has distributed over $400,000 in scholarship service awards. Interest income from the Balfour scholarship grants will provide several grants this academic year. Log in and apply by November 1st.
FALL INITIATIONS
Welcome to Phi Delta Phi Fall 2023 initiates! Membership in Phi Delta Phi is a mark of distinction that reflects a commitment to scholastic achievement, professional ethics and honorable achievement. You are among a group of the best, brightest, and most passionate students not only at your school, but throughout the world.
More judges, American presidents, governors, senators, representatives, cabinet members, ambassadors, American Bar Association presidents, Association of American Law School presidents and law school Deans have come from the ranks of Phi Delta Phi than from any other legal society. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish, and we know that we will look back at this new class of initiates proudly.
All of your time, hard work and sacrifices have got you to where you are today. You are now a member of one of the oldest and most prestigious professional societies in the world. Welcome to the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi!
PHI DELTA PHI MEXICO'S JOINT PROVINCE CONVENTION
From October 20th through October 22nd, Inns and members throughout Mexico came together to celebrate 50 years of Phi Delta Phi in Mexico at a joint province convention held in Mexico City. Members celebrated the anniversary, participated in workshops and held a joint initiation. Congratulations on 50 years of Phi Delta Phi in Mexico and here is to the very bright future!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
I am a recently graduated student of the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila in Mexico. I am currently working in the State Congress, where my main responsibilities include supporting a congresswoman in administrative and public representation tasks. This involves researching and gathering information on matters of public interest to propose legislative initiatives, organizing events and meetings, assisting in drafting speeches, resolutions, and positions, and handling any other tasks related to her political agenda. I am also pursuing a master's degree in law with a specialization in governance and public policies.
During my studies, I was an exceptional student. I participated in more than 5 moot court competitions related to international law, human rights, and constitutional law, two of which were international. I also graduated with an outstanding average of 9.2 out of 10. I had a significant role in my school, serving as a student counselor, president of the International Law Students Association, the Eco Juris club, and a distinguished member of Phi Delta Phi.
I represented my school and my State as a young congresswoman in the Senate Parliament in 2022. I also represented Coahuila in the Program Semilla at the Center of Studies of Law (CEEAD), developing the necessary skills for competent legal practice, with a strong sense of professional ethics and social responsibility. I participated in research projects on legal education and professional practice, collaborating in activities aimed at strengthening justice-seeking institutions. I fostered teamwork through open dialogue that respected and valued diverse opinions among program members, based on respect and honesty.
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I conducted a research internship that concluded with the publication of "Implementation of the so-called Olimpia Law against digital violence in Mexico" in 2021, as well as the publication of the legal article "Transfeminicide: The judgment of Vicky Hernández and others vs. Honduras before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (2021)" in the Akademia Magazine.
In my professional experience, since I entered the university, I worked as an assistant in a tax firm, conducting research on current tax laws and regulations, analyzing financial and tax documents, preparing reports and legal documents related to tax matters, and communicating with clients and government agencies. I filed administrative claims and amparos from 2019 to 2021. I also contributed as a volunteer in a human rights center, assisting in the drafting of Amicus Curiae briefs, administrative liability lawsuits at the state level, and cases related to disappearances and gender-based violence in 2021.
Later that year, I completed an internship in the Presidency of the Criminal Court of the Judicial Power of Coahuila, where I was involved in the creation of the White Paper for the Judicial Power regarding specialized courts for cases of family violence against women. Afterward, I worked as a legal assistant in a Consulting Group Legal specialized in project development within the fields of manufacturing industry, energy and hydrocarbons, infrastructure and construction, technology, and foreign trade. I was responsible for preparing the State of Coahuila's 2021 Security Contributions Fund Report.
In February 2022, I joined Mexico Evalúa, a recognized organization specializing in public policies, contributing to the Transparency in Justice Program. My responsibilities included activities such as information research, news monitoring, document drafting, and transcriptions, including collaboration with the Procedural Justice Observatory of the Supreme Court.
PDP MEMBER JOB BOARD
We will do the work for you! Just email us the information or post, and we will promote your open position in our member career page, on LinkedIn and in our newsletter! Don’t miss out on this exclusive member benefit and the chance to hire the best of the best. Hire a fellow Phi!
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Location: Oakland, California
Job Category: Immigration
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35-$40 - Hourly
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